royal java

Yuni Kristina replicates the legendary kawung batik pattern for this crimson shawl of silken textures. Dating back to the 13th century, the kawung features floral motifs in intersecting circles. The pattern was once exclusive to the royal court of the Sultan of Jogjakarta.

Fascinated with Indonesian textile arts, Yuni Kristina designs a stylish silk shawl in blue. For this design she replicates the legendary parang or knife-like pattern from Java's batik artistry. The parang was once exclusive to the courts of central Java.